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MM06 OBX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,949 mi
Last recorded169,949 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 169,949 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 243,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 137,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 137,707 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

abs light on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 132,058 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 132,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 131,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

travel on handbrake lever just meets requirements

Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 118,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,950 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 110,717 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,545 miles

ESP light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light is on

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2010 74,410 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 74,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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MM06 OBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM06 OBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MM06 OBX registered?

MM06 OBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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